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IN GOOD COMPANY
By Emily Bertram // Photos by Switchboard
Guy Magno, Ryan Schoepf and Taylor Feero have built an entrepreneurial partnership rooted in creativity, collaboration and community.
Learning Curve
By Vicki Johnson
Five area higher education institutions are evolving their programs, leadership and priorities to meet changing student and workforce needs.
All in the Family
By Emily Bertram
Thoughtful succession planning helps protect both the business and the family relationships behind it.
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Talk the Talk
Sounding smart isn’t about using bigger words or dominating the conversation. A few simple communication habits can help you come across as more confident, credible and intelligent.
It’s Lonely at the Top
Loneliness at work isn’t always felt most by the people you might expect. As leaders move higher in an organization, the circle of people they can rely on for honest feedback and genuine connection can grow surprisingly small.
Mentoring in the AI Era
As AI takes on more of the routine work that once helped employees learn and grow, organizations could face an unexpected development gap. Intentional mentoring may be more important than ever for building the judgment, confidence and leadership skills AI can’t replace.
Be a Villager
As AI takes on more of the routine work that once helped employees learn and grow, organizations could face an unexpected development gap. Intentional mentoring may be more important than ever for building the judgment, confidence and leadership skills AI can’t replace.
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Economy Central References
Reimers, I., & Waldfogel, J. AI and the Quantity and Quality of Creative Products: Have LLMs Boosted Creation of Valuable Books? NBER Working Paper No. 34777. https://www.nber.org/papers/w34777
Disclosure: The authors used Microsoft Copilot for editorial feedback, organization, clarity improvements, and review of drafts. All source selection, analysis, interpretation, and final content decisions were made by the authors.
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Recovery Resources for Employers:
- Minnesota Department of Health: Opioid Epidemic Response: Employer Toolkit: https://www.health.mn.gov/communities/overdose/treatrecover/employertoolkit.html
- U.S. Department of Labor: Recovery-Ready Workplace Resource Hub https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/RRW-hub
- Recovery Community Network (RCN): Employer education, supervisor training, and connections to local recovery resources: https://www.recoverycommunitynetwork.com